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Bodywork, Dents and Smart Repairs for Fiat in Manchester

4.75average rating

10,395 garages providing quotesto over 673,538 service and repair jobs

Very arrogant. Gave me a price of £25 which I screenshot for proof. Wanted to tow my car to garage which I didn't want and said I will chance just having a battery fitted. Told me a price of £120 which was not the quote given. Told me the mechanic was on the way but never turned up. My car had cut out in salford, I live in liverpool. Travelled down by train to meet mechanic....no show after a hours wait in the rain!!
6 hours wasted time.
Would never recommend
Unprofessional and rude

17.09.17

louise, Vauxhall Astra

Nice no nonsense back street garage. Said half an hour to fix and half an hour it took. As I got good vibes I also decided to change a couple of tyres while I was there. The whole job was done in an hour. You can pay a main dealer for the comfy seats and nice lighting or if you just want a job done then M60 is 5 Star. Will definitely use again. Thanks Zak

21.09.17

Yaseen, Vauxhall Zafira

Good people did the job they quoted for they go out of there way for u would use them again

21.09.17

Geoff , Vauxhall Insignia

Was quoted over £500 from the garage who did my mot work without the option of any cheaper parts contacted m60 autos and was given a much cheaper price and I'm very happy with the results

Mechanic was punctual and very freindly and helpful , was happy to explain everything to me, this is the 2nd time ive used this company and cant recommend enough 10/10

10.03.16

tim, Audi A8

Great service apart from forgetting tools but sorted in the end, will use again

20.04.16

tim, Audi A4

great service, great price.

09.06.16

Andrew, Audi A3

Whilst the service was done promptly, they did not stanp my service book and they didnt complete a further peice of work requested (and was more than willing to pay for). Not received a single call back since ..although have left 3 or 4 messages. Really dissapointed as initial work was good, just terrible after service care.

Saw the problem straight away not what the car was saying got part asap fitted while I waited brilliant and at a very good price good old fashioned garage bit dusty and noisy but excellent brill use again

02.09.17

Ian, BMW 5 Series

I messaged and asked if they could pick my car up from the other side of Manchester for service and MOT and they said that was perfectly fine. They came the next day at 4pm as arranged and delivered the car back at 6.30pm. Really happy with the their price, speed and quality of work. Would recommend!

07.09.17

Tom, Hyundai I20

an absolute experts and a very lovely team. done my full service within less than 2 hours, gave some useful advices on maintaining the car.highly recommended.

23.09.17

Abdulaziz, Ford Fiesta

They changed rear break pads and a tyre for me as well. Great service overall !!

Excellent! Went in for air con re gas 30 mins later all sorted! Very happy thanks.

07.07.17

Helen, Ford Focus

Great service, totally trustworthy always go to these lads

18.07.17

Julie, MINI Hatch

good service and friendly

03.08.17

natan, Skoda Octavia

A Very friendly garage and very helpful and go that extra mile to help keep you on the road. thanks chaps

08.08.17

G, Skoda Octavia

Does what it says on the tin, prompt, accurate and within price quoted. Barry was also able to give me advise about a repair carried out by the main dealer which has prompted me to contact them and get it looked into. Thanks

decided to cancel after being laughed at for sending a message to confirm date and time for my brake bads to be fixed. sounded like a joke of a company so not worth the risk

31.12.16

matthew, Vauxhall Corsa

Head gasket gone, Two injectors broke, glow plug broke stuck in head. Xmas time, head needed skimming and pressure checked he still got it done on time and polished the car, and brought it back to Wales for me. Matt cheers bud goes like s+it off shovel.

06.01.17

Jackie, Lexus Is

Excellent. Fast and friendly, price was as quoted and the best around. They also sourced me some tyres at a better price than I was going to pay. Even washed my car!

09.01.17

Robert james, Vauxhall Vectra

Highly Recommended Garage! Problem resolved the car is back on road now. The price quoted was very competitive compared to others. Matt also repaired my my wife's car which was refused to be repaired by nation wide high end companies like National tyres & Selecta tyres yet the price was lot cheaper than elsewhere. Matt you are star will be using your Garage in future will recommend to my colleagues, friends & family!

24.05.17

Kalpesh, BMW 3 Series

Excellent customer service very easy contact outstanding work quality would very highly recommend this garage to anyone very reasonable prices will be keeping number for future use thanks a lot for doing a good job

My car was booked in fast and they picked it up and dropped back to me and the job was done happy upto that point .As for payment I did this over the phone I left the £120 in my account they rang back to say payment was VOID I checked my bank and advised them the money had gone they said they would call me back . 5 mins later they rang and said payment had not gone through and they could not release my car so I would have to pay again I did not have any more money so I told them I only had £120 in my bank and it had gone we’re they told me if I only had £120 in my account that’s why it didn’t go through most stupid thing I’ve ever heared so I said I would lend the money I need my car .So I rang the bank and was told they had took the money and don’t pay them again so I got garage on the phone and the bank told them and they returned my car I would not use them again I don’t think they were trying to scam me but don’t like the way they tell me they won’t return my car when it was no fault of mine

21.09.17

davtaylor816, Ford Fiesta

They are not Genuine. I they gave me a quote to replace both front shock absorbers and passenger side rear speed sensor for £200. they call me next day to go and pick up the car. and stated that front shock absorbers didn't need changing. but still charged me £168 to replace the sensor.
went back to the MOT center and they failed the shock absorbed. i went back to the garage to get done for the price originally quoted. they said that the quote was wrong (that is was done by who can fix my car not them), and they recon that it was their mistake. but however to do the job i need to pay and extra £260.
so be careful before you take your car there as i believe they have bad faith and DISHONEST.

How are car body repairs done?

Garages and bodyshops use a variety of techniques to repair your car's bodywork. Rusty areas can be either ground out, or cut out and replaced with fresh metal. Dents can be sucked or pulled out. Imperfections can be smoothed and polished to a perfect finish by using a little filler. Finally paint is perfectly blended to ensure a flawless finish.

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How are dents repaired?

A body shop will use a number of techniques to remove dents including: 'sucking' the dent out, using a 'reverse hammer' to knock the dent from within, and using filler to fill and smooth a dent for a flawless finish.

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What are SMART Repairs?

SMART repairs (Small Medium Area Repair Technology) describe a range of techniques for removing dents, scratches, bumper and wheel flaws, in a localised area. They don't require full panel resprays and can be performed by mobile mechanics.

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What is 'paintless dent repair'?

Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) covers a wide range of dent removal techniques that don't involve filler or paint, including 'pulling out' dents with suction or glue, or using metal rods to push the dent out from the reverse of the dented panel.

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How do bodyshops match car paint colours?

Over time, a car's paint (or clear coating) will fade or become oxidised, so an 'off the shelf' manufacturer's colour won't match exactly. Body Shops will therefore closely examine the condition of your paint in multiple light conditions and order a closely matching 'known variant' of the original colour. Finally, when applying the paint, they will 'blend' it to draw the eye away from any slight difference in colour.

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How much does bodywork repair cost?

The cost of Body Repair will vary hugely depending on the work required. Localised dents can be removed for well under £100, whereas any respraying work will cost at least double that. Quotes for accident repairs or chassis realignment will be much higher, but may be covered by your insurance company.

Hopefully our FAQ section has answered some of the questions you may have about bodywork repair. However, if you would like more information, we have the produced the following guide to help you understand the subject in greater detail.

Body work repair covers a wide range of job types which means the cost will vary greatly as well as the length of time it will take to carry out.

Panel Beating

Panel beating is a job carried out by specialist bodywork technicians who are able to utilise specific tools and techniques to reshape the metal on the body of a car.

If you are involved in an accident, it will often be the body that takes the brunt of the damage as panels on a car are designed to absorb impact and reduce the force of a crash by cushioning the blow.

Even though a car may have suffered a huge impact, it doesn’t always mean that the panels need to be replaced.

Panel bashing involves using a huge variety of tools to manipulate the metal and get it back to it's original shape.

Depending on the extent of the damage, the amount of time and money spent will vary, however the cost is likely to be less than replacing an entire panel.

Respraying

Getting a respray is a quick and easy job which most specialist body shops will be able to carry out.

Depending on the facilities at the body shop you choose, the time the job will take will vary.

Some specialists will have state of the art spraying booths and work with classic and high end cars, these facilities will be able to deliver the highest quality of respray work as the paint and delivery system will be the best avaliable.

However the job is likely to be more expensive than a conventional body shop.

The time taken and cost of the serivce will depend on the type of paint and the size of the area requiring respray.

Wrapping

Wrapping a car can help protect the paintwork from weather, chipping and rusting as well as UV rays which can fade the paint on your car.

Furthermore if you happen to scratch or scuff your car, the wrapping will take the brunt of the damage and so protect the underlying paint.

You can have your car wrapped to display specific graphics if you are interested in changing the aesthetic of your car.

If you want a stripe on your car or other shapes, you can make the request from a specialist who will provide you with a quote.

Before a vinyl wrap is applied; all of the lights, door handles, trims and badges will be removed from the body of the car.

Special car wrapping surface cleaner will then be applied to your car before the wrap is applied.

The car wrap will can then be applied to the properly.

Once more, the time taken to complete the work depending on the size and shape of the piece.

Welding

Welding is an important part of bodywork car repair as it is essential for fixing different pieces of metal together.

Welding is a highly skilled job and should not be attempted unless you are a trained professional.

There are a huge amount of uses for welding on a vehicle as new parts can be created and existing ones can be repaired.

Many different parts of a car can be repaired with the help of a welding expert so do not think your car is written off if something falls out of the engine!

Accident Repairs

If you have been in an accident, we hope you're ok!

When it comes to having your car fixed after an accident it can be a toss up as to how much it will cost and how long the car will take to be repaired as the extent of the damage will be completely different from one to the next.

It's can be impossible to understand the extent of the damage to your vehicle after an accident so it's vital that you get more than one quote, as the cost could vary by hundreds of pounds from one garage to the next.

Rust Removal

Rust removal can be a job completed without the need of a mechanic, however it depends on the extent of the damage and the area which is affected.

Rust forms when an anode, cathode and electrolyte combine.

The metal in your car acts as the cathode and anode which reacts with water (the electrolyte).

Even if your car is under cover, rust will form as a result of these elements coming together if the climate is humid enough.

You can buy specific products online which can help remove rust which are effective at repairing damage, however its effectiveness will vary on the extent of the damage.

The cost of a rust repair will once more depend on the extent of the damage.

Scratches and scruffs

Getting a scratch or scruff is common for cars in the UK however they can be perfectly removed with the right technical knowledge, tools and materials.

It’s important to remember that even if you have suffered from extensive scratching or scuffs, a trained professional has the ability to remove them with precision.

Removing a scratch is far cheaper than having an entire body piece replaced like a bumper so always check with a body shop to see if they can remove a scratch before replacing anything.

On average it doesn’t take too long to have your body work repaired when it comes to scratches and scruffs.

It’s important that you get a car scratch removed as soon as possible as it may get worse over time and the value of your vehicle will reduce!

Having a scratch removed by an expert is the best option unless you are a trained professional, as there are a variety of materials and techniques involved in the process.

The cost and time taken to complete the work will depend entirely on the extent of the damage to the body work so make sure to get as many quotes as possible to avoid paying over the odds.

The mechanic will apply the paint to the car scratch, or car scuff, as part of the bodywork repair.

The Paintwork repair required for removing car scratches and car scuffs shouldn’t vary in time or cost greatly, from garage to garage.

Restorations

The bodywork required on a car restoration will be significant as whole panels are likely to require replacement and the ones which stay as part of the original vehicle, will need to be welded, have rust and scratches removed.

A full restoration make take years and they often do, as mechanics and hobbyists use their spare time and money to build their own cars.

A huge amount of car body work will be required on restorations as all of the components will be required to be removed and fixed back into place during different stages of the work.

Dent

Dent repair is one of the biggest parts of body work repair and is essentially the same as panel beating or panel bashing which is covered at the top of this guide.

SMART repair

SMART repair (Small, Medium Area Repair Technology) is a type of service offered by mechanics which is includes the use of specialised tools, paints and materials to provide your car with a good as new finish on an area which may be damaged.

Before the technology existed, if a panel was damaged, the entire piece would have to be replaced meaning more money and time would have to be spent on car maintenance.

The advances in technology mean that the speed and effectiveness of body work repair is significantly improved.

According to YouGov research, 65% of cars in the UK are carrying damage which could easily be repaired using SMART repair.

The specific jobs included in this type of body work are;

Bumper repair

Alloy wheel repair

Scratch repair

Dent Repair

Alloy wheel refurbishment

Bumper repair

Exterior trim repair

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we simplified the process.

We work with a network of 8,500 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive MOT deals for you.

To find the best MOT service in your region;

Enter your car registration number

Give us a few details about your car and your requirements

We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in your area

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best body work deal in your area, before booking online.

Highly recommended i would never use any other garage again other then R J MOT, excellent prices, trust worthy 100% realiable, i was quoted from other garages £230+ just for ignition barrel, without labour and the rest of the problems, i was also told by another mechanic its not fixable and scrap it, R J MOT completely replaced my ignition barrel key and ignition switch plus my anti roll bar bushes for an excellent price of £145 with labour plus picking my car up and dropping it home, and also went over my car with a fine tooth comb to make sure it was safe for me and my children, Definitely a happy customer and 100% wouldnt go anywere else but here thank you for sorting my car